Opinion
Welcome to the home of expert equestrian opinion on the Horse & Hound website. Below are the latest thoughts of our columnists, whose views are published in Horse & Hound magazine each week.
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‘The equestrian world needs its own Jeremy Clarkson,’ says Pammy Hutton
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‘The most exciting title for some time’: Nigel Hollings on the HOYS show pony showdown and impressive breeding
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Low entries at Maryland and bumper numbers at Pau – Pippa Roome considers the autumn five-stars
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Dressage star Laura Tomlinson says: ‘We need more honesty in the sport – and a bit more fun wouldn’t hurt either’
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William Funnell on producing young horses: ‘The five-year-old world championships at Lanaken made uncomfortable viewing’
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Gill Thompson: ‘As stressful as HOYS can be, try your best to enjoy the occasion’
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Andrew Nicholson says: ‘The right riders got the medals at Blenheim Europeans’
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‘Spruce Meadows Masters had so many perfect endings it was almost like it was following a script,’ says Adam Cromarty
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Mark Phillips’ would ‘still bet on the Brits for world gold’ despite four rider falls at Blenheim Europeans
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‘We must balance etiquette with safety in the ring,’ says top show horse producer Katie Jerram-Hunnable
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‘A big outlay richly rewarded’: Graham Fletcher on the disparity between prize money in showjumping
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‘I’ve gained a deep appreciation for para dressage in a short time – and I’m hooked’: Spencer Wilton reflects on his new role
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Carl Hester: ‘It’s not just riders who are adjusting, but judges too’
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William Fox-Pitt asks ‘can we maintain Burghley entries?’
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‘Is showing plaited ponies spiralling into decline?’ Stuart Hollings ponders the way forward as M&Ms continue to prosper
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‘The dressage Europeans was a breath of fresh air, but why were the scores so low’, asks Anna Ross
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‘Some of the behaviour I’ve seen at recent pony showjumping shows is just not on’, warns Ronnie Lee Jones
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‘I was shocked to see regionals entries down, while Area Festivals remain crammed’: Pammy Hutton asks why many everyday dressage riders are staying at home
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*Opinion* Does anyone really think a small thoroughbred should be asked to carry more than nearly 16 stone?
